18kt Gold Nila Lapis on Chain Necklace
Description
Nila, the Sanskrit meaning for blue, is a collection that explores shades of blue from teal to a deep midnight indigo sky. We worked with Burmese Sapphires from a family-run mine in Mogok and 18kt Gold stars to represent the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades. The heavens have long fascinated us with their dark, unreachable mysteries. Handmade by our talented artisans in Jaipur, India, where we wove in Sri Lankan Sapphires into our classic styles of Greek rings, single drop earrings, amulets, and chain necklaces that encompass all shades of blue, from bright sky blue to worn denim, punctuated by monolithic slices of Afghan Lapis, all set in 18kt gold.
The son of a farmer, Om learnt stone cutting when young. He first specialized in carving crystal Gods for the temples, but now runs a small workshop in Sanganer, just outside jaipur. He has a wonderful sensitivity to stones and has worked with us for over twenty years.
Cutting each gem, following its individual, organic shape and giving the merest hint of enhancement with the subtlest facets, he elicits a gentle sparkle from each. As the years have passed, we have experienced many of life’s adventures together. He has had two children, one a jewellery design student, the other, a training accountant.
Om now has a team who have learnt his skills, share his respect and understanding for these organic jewels and together, they continue to do a wonderful job.
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